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J823 EMY

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

25,166 mi
Last recorded25,166 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ823 EMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 25,166 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 24,863 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 24,434 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 23,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155 r12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake almost at the end of its working travel

Pass 11 Feb 2022 22,958 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 22,004 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 21,139 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 19,920 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 18,538 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 17,032 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 15,320 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 13,597 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 13,589 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 11,410 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 10,215 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 10,215 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 90,592 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Rascal?

Based on 30,067 MOT tests across 5,181 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
1,586
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
5,181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,785
fog lamp not working 1,982
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,802
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,564
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,381
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J823 EMY is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 59,748 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Rascal fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J823 EMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Rascal typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 35 years old, this Vauxhall Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J823 EMY registered?

J823 EMY is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 14 August 1991.

Is J823 EMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J823 EMY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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